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KY Driver's Permit
100 Questions to help new drivers study for the KY State Written Driver's Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which drivers are subject to the Kentucky’s Point System? | All Drivers |
| To see clearly through windows, windshield and mirrors, you should | - Keep windows clean from bugs, grease, etc. - Remove snow, ice or frost - Not hang anything from your rearview mirror or clutter up windows with decals Drivers should do ALL OF THE ABOVE to see clearly through windows and mirrors. |
| Single vehicle crashes account for ______ percent of all motor-vehicle fatalities. | 50% |
| Seat belts are designed for people that are | At least 4’0” tall and 60 pounds |
| When involved in an accident, a peace officer or safety officer may remove your vehicle from the roadway WITHOUT consent if | Your vehicle is obstructing the roadway, creating an emergency situation, or otherwise endangering the public. |
| The 60 hours of practice driving must be completed | During the permit phase |
| Motorists should regard bicyclists as they would any other | Vehicle |
| parent/guardian must certify 60 hours of practice driving with ____ hours being at night. | 10 |
| You should never make a turnabout (three-point turn) | On any curve Near the top of a hill, In a busy intersection ALL OF THE ABOVE, obstruct the drivers views and a turnabout (three-point turn) should never be attempted when a driver can't see well) |
| You are required to slow down and move over (if possible) for the following types of vehicles that are stationary on the roadway | All emergency and public safety vehicles with lights flashing |
| How long should a child be kept rear-facing? | A minimum of one year of age and 20 pounds |
| When a child safety seat is rear-facing, the harness straps should be at or below the child's shoulders. | True |
| A driver must yield to a pedestrian only when a crosswalk is marked. | False |
| Seatbelts save lives | True |
| You should avoid driving if you are | Tired, Angry, Depressed Drivers should avoid driving if feeling ALL OF THE ABOVE because they being tired or overly emotional may lead to unsafe driving putting both the driver and others at risk harm. |
| To begin the driver licensing process, you must contact | The Circuit Court Clerk’s office in your home county |
| At railroad crossings, the _______ has the right of way | Train |
| A motorcycle operator authorized to drive a motorcycle on an instruction permit may carry passengers | Never |
| When is it legal to cross a double solid yellow line? | Only when you are making a turn into a business or home driveway |
| vehicle with its headlights on during daylight hours is visible to oncoming vehicles at approximately __________ the distance as a vehicle with no lights on. | Twice |
| What are the passenger restrictions in both the Permit and Intermediate license phase? | One unrelated person under 20 |
| What are the nighttime driving restrictions in both the Permit and Intermediate license phase? | Midnight to 6 AM |
| An intermediate license holder under age 18 may not drive between the hours of | 12 midnight and 6 AM |
| When driving on a highway with 2 lanes in the same directions, what lane should be used for passing? | Left lane |
| Possible suspension of driving privileges could result for drivers over the age of 18 for an accumulation of | 6 points |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol is okay if you are over 21. | False |
| When the child safety seat is front-facing, the harness straps should be at or above the child's shoulders. | True |
| Under “Implied Consent” law, anyone who operates a motor vehicle in Kentucky consents to a chemical test if arrested for DUI. IF you take the test, the reading will be used in court as evidence. IF you refuse, your license may be _______. | Revoked/suspended |
| If you experience a tire blowout, you should | Grip the steering wheel, Brake lightly, Pull off the roadway, to the right if possible ALL OF THE ABOVE, will help the driver slow down the car, maintain control, and help with navigating the car so that it does not block traffic. |
| If a police officer is directing traffic at an intersection, you should | Do what the officer instructs |
| Mopeds cannot be operated on limited-access highways where the minimum speed is more than _____ miles per hour. | 30 |
| If you are driving on a highway having at least four lanes with no fewer than two lanes in the same direction and you approach a stationary emergency vehicle or public safety vehicle on the roadside with lights flashing, you should | Move over to put a lane between you and the stationary vehicle if it is safe to do so |
| After the Clerk has prepared the application, the driving tests will be administered by | State Police License Examiner |
| When driving in adverse conditions, the proper speed to travel is | Only as fast as is safe to drive |
| If you cannot avoid a collision and are hit from the side, you should | Brace yourself with the steering wheel to keep from being thrown against the side of the vehicle. Get ready to steer quickly so that if you spin around you can still try to control the vehicle Try to place as much vehicle between you and the collision |
| The only place a driver may legally ride or operate a vehicle without an operator’s license and other safety equipment is on | Private property |
| When planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waiting in the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, your front tires should be turned | Straight ahead |
| Kentucky's primary seatbelt law means drivers can be stopped and cited | If anyone in the vehicle is not wearing a seatbelt |
| You will not be given a ticket for exceeding the speed limit by less than 5 mph over the limit | False |
| Motor bikes, mini bikes and any other small vehicles may not be operated upon the street or highway. | True |
| If a person involved in an accident that results in property damage exceeding ___________, must file a written report provided by the State Police, unless a law enforcement official filled out an accident report. | $500 |
| It is always illegal to park | In a tunnel, on a bridge or in a bicycle lane Parking in ALL OF THE ABOVE can block traffic and back up tracking, as well as, cause and unsafe environment leading to accident risk. |
| When taking medication while driving, the most important thing for you to do is | Understand the effects of the medication and adjust your driving accordingly |
| When parking your vehicle on a downhill section of roadway you should always turn your wheels away from the curb. | False |
| Talking on a cell phone while driving will significantly increase your risk of being in a crash. | True |
| When you are backing up, it is usually best to | Steer with one hand, while looking out the rear window |
| To stop in an emergency situation when your car does not have ABS brakes, you should | Apply hard steady pressure without locking up your wheels |
| The Permit phase and Intermediate License phase must be completed before obtaining a full unrestricted license. Each of the phases last: | 180 days |
| The minimum blood-alcohol concentration, for persons under 21 years of age, is | Zero tolerance |
| In order to see clearly when backing a vehicle, you should | Look over your shoulder |
| To operate a motorcycle on a street or highway, a person must have a | A motorcycle license or permit |
| When you detect an emergency vehicle approaching from behind you, you | Should pull over and stop on the right side of the road |
| Coasting or traveling with the motor vehicle on a downgrade in neutral is permitted | Coasting is never permitted |
| Motorists should not illuminate their headlights when it is raining. | False |
| Motorists must dim their lights when another vehicle approaches within | 500 feet and when inside all city limits |
| o be eligible to apply for a Kentucky Operator’s License you must have reached your | 16th birthday |
| When coming to a stop behind another vehicle, you should stop far enough behind the vehicle to | See the vehicle’s rear tires plus some pavement |
| When it starts raining or snowing enough to turn on your windshield wipers, it is also time to | Turn on your headlights |
| ____________are designed for off-road use, and their use on public streets or highways is illegal. | Trail bikes, All-terrain vehicles, Golf carts ALL OF THE ABOVE are designed for off road use and are not appropriate for use on public streets or highways. |
| An applicant for a moped license, who has no other type of license, must take the following test in order for a license to be issued | Written and vision-screening only |
| If you miss a turn you should | Go to the next intersection and work your way back |
| Crossing a railroad track after warning lights are flashing or crossing gates are down is | Against the law, Reason for a citation, and is Dangerous D. All of the above |
| No matter the circumstance, you should NEVER move your vehicle at the scene of an accident until police arrive. | False |
| When you see a “Roadwork Ahead” sign you should | Look for the roadwork |
| When encountering a funeral procession at an intersection, who has the right-of-way? | The funeral procession |
| The required four hour driver safety course must be completed | Before receiving a “full”unrestricted license |
| When a car with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should | Look toward the right edge of your lane |
| Speed may need to be adjusted based on | Traffic conditions, Road conditions, Visibility All of the above can impact your driving speed. For example: congested traffic (a lot of cars), an accident, bumpy road or pot holes, fog or heavy rain). |
| When two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the car on the left should have the right of way. | False |
| A yellow light means the traffic signal is about to turn green | False |
| When traveling in a traffic circle or roundabout you should keep to the _____ of the central island. | Right |
| When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should | Slow down and cross the intersection carefully |
| If you are involved in an accident on an interstate or parkway and no one is visibly injured, you should | Move the vehicle off the roadway to a place as close to the scene as possible without obstructing traffic, call police, and exchange information with the other driver(s) |
| Vehicle operating space is the area around the vehicle that cannot be seen from the driver’s seat. | True |
| Your license can be suspended for 90 days for | Racing Fleeing or evading police, Speeding 26 MPH or more ALL OF THE ABOVE, can cause your license to be suspended for 90 days. |
| Scanning the road ahead for hazards helps drivers | See road signs or driving information See cars and people up ahead |
| If your car begins to skid, you should | Take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid |
| You should fit more than one finger between the child's shoulders and the harness straps in a child safety seat. | False |
| If you have mechanical trouble and have to stop your vehicle, it is best to stop just around a curve if at all possible. | False |
| What are no zones for large trucks? | Large blind spots behind, in front or on the side of the truck |
| To avoid collisions, drivers can use which of the following tools | Braking, Accelerating, Evasive steering ALL OF THE ABOVE can help a driver avoid an accident depending on the type of incident the driver is facing. |
| A vehicle shall not be driven in the left lane of any limited access highway with a posted speed limit of 65 miles per hour except | In overtaking a slower vehicle, Yielding to traffic coming onto such a highway, When traffic conditions exist which would prohibit the safe use of the right or center lanes ALL OF THE ABOVE are all valid reasons for using the left hand lane. |
| A driver under the age of 18 who accumulates more than six points may have his/her driving privilege suspended | True |
| To avoid not being seen, you should drive in another driver's blind spot. | False |
| A new driver must demonstrate 'conviction free' driving | During the permit and intermediate license phase |
| If you are the first to arrive at an intersection, you have the right of way. | True |
| When driving, the driver does not have to have proof of insurance and driver's license. | False |
| The child safety seat should not move more than one inch side to side or back and forth at the belt path once it is secured in the car. | True |
| You should not get a new child safety seat if it is involved in a crash. | False |
| Left turns on red are permitted only when turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street. | True |
| Driving in Kentucky is a privilege. | True |
| Permit holders under age 18 are restricted from driving between 12 midnight and 6 am | True |
| When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle shifts | To the front of the vehicle |
| Parking a disabled vehicle on the shoulders of a toll road, interstate highway including the ramps thereto | For 24 hours continuously is prohibited and may be towed at the owner’s expense |
| If an animal runs in front of your car, you should | Brake and Steer to avoid animal only if it can be done safely |
| When driving through a neighborhood, the speed limit is usually 25 mph. | True |
| Before installing a child safety seat you should read both the child seat instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual. | True |
| An applicant must pass which test(s) to receive a permit? | Written knowledge and vision-screening tests |
| Alcohol begins to affect driving behavior after _____ drink(s). | 1 |
| When passing a cyclist, leave ample room, at least 3 feet, between your car and the cyclist. | True |
| If you plan to turn your vehicle at an intersection, you should signal 50 – 75 feet before you turn. | False |
| Permits for drivers under 21 must be kept for at least 180 days before applying for the driving skills test. | True |
| The lap belt portion of the seatbelt should be positioned across the _____ to maximize protection against injuries. | Hips |
| According to Kentucky's Move Over Law, if an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road, vehicles must move to the next lane or slow down if changing lanes is not possible. Emergency vehicles display: | Yellow, red, blue and white flashing, or red and blue flashing |
| It is illegal to leave a child in a motor vehicle under circumstances which manifest an extreme indifference to human life and which creates a grave risk of death to the child, thereby causing death. | True |
| Some rules for approaching an intersection are | Do not rely on traffic signals to stop vehicles, . Look both ways for vehicles approaching an intersection, Make sure you have a good view of pedestrians D. All of the above |
| All traffic laws and regulations apply to | Passenger cars. Motorcycles, Commercial vehicles |
| If you cannot avoid a collision and are hit from the rear, you should | Apply the brake, so that you will not be pushed into another vehicle, . Brace yourself between the steering wheel and the back of the seat, Press the back of your head firmly against the head restraint |
| A new driver will become proficient at driving in 6 months. | False |
| According to Kentucky's Quick Clearance Law, if you are involved in a crash on an interstate or parkway, | Move the vehicle off the roadway if there is no death or injury, then call police and exchange insurance information If there is death or injury, do not move vehicle off the roadway, call police, then exchange |
| Hydroplaning occurs when your tires are skimming across the water on a wet roadway and not contacting the actual roadway surface. To avoid this, you can | Drive with properly-inflated tires and reduce speed |
| Before driving _____, _____, and _____ should be adjusted. | Seats, safety belts, and mirrors |
| When applying for an instruction permit or license for the first time, you must present the following to the clerk | Social Security Card, Birth Certificate and the signature of a parent or guardian on the application (if under age 18) |
| When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted speed limit | Never |
| A Kentucky driver’s license must be obtained within 10 days after moving or changing names. | True |
| Drivers should avoid using cruise control in conditions of low traction such as rain, ice, and snow. | True |
| The punishment for unauthorized parking in a designated handicapped parking space is a citation and fine. | True |
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